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If you haven't been to Shanto's, now is the perfect time to visit the well-known bakery. The reasonable prices allow visitors to focus on what matters: the superb quality.
Thanks to its outdoor seating, the restaurant is a fantastic option when you want to kick back and bask in the California sun. No specific attire is required, so feel free to dress casually and comfortably. Also, though the overall price can be a bit on the low side, you won't be sacrificing any quality. In fact, you should be able to enjoy a good meal for $11 or $12, and can probably get in and out for $8 if you try.
If you're looking for the perfect spot for a get-together between family or friends, it's been reviewed as a great local option for both big groups and families with kids. WiFi is available if you want to get some work done, and in addition to its convenient take-out menu, the restaurant even provides catering for events around town.
A good option for lunch in Glendale, Shanto's is a terrific choice when you're in the mood for unique international cuisine, and want to branch out from the regular ol' Chinese/Mexican/Italian fare. The restaurant is easily reachable by public transit, and visitors who drive have access to a private lot nearby (or can park on the street).

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Founder Linda Taix has one mission: to help clients achieve the
ultimate positive change in body, health, and spirit––without half-
hearted crunches. Employing a team of certified personal trainers and
former military personnel, Linda's civilian-style fitness boot camp was
featured on Good Morning America.
Linda modeled her six-week boot-camp sessions after a real military
boot camp, with an enlistment phase to gauge fitness levels and one-
hour classes that blend military exercise drills,
resistance training, and plyometrics with cardio activities such as
obstacle courses and double-dutch jump-rope contests against local
youths.
Cutting out traditional boot-camp yelling and huffing, the team fosters
a supportive and motivating environment for students of all skill
levels. Furthermore, Extreme employs nutritionist and fourth-degree
black belt Jake Nelson to guide clients with diet advice and personal
consultations on how best to break a board with a honey-glazed ham.

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html_text: Juicy tidbits of chocolate-dunked fruit arrive on the doorsteps of family and friends, done up in colorful bouquets and candy boxes by the skilled fruit arrangers at Edible Arrangements' more than 1,100 franchises worldwide. The company's in-house chocolatiers drizzle albion strawberries and daisy pineapples in a trio of chocolate flavors. Once properly chocolated, the workers organize the preservative-free sweets into lush arrangements that resemble flowers in bloom. Customers can choose to plop their bouquets in a variety of vessels, including vases, mugs, and sports- or holiday-themed containers that add a personal touch to the edible gifts. Alternatively, customers can opt to adorn gifts with the cheery, red lids of candy boxes, nestling 12 chocolate-dipped morsels inside to build anticipation and determine if loved ones have x-ray vision as they guess whether fruit will come dusted in shredded coconut or drizzled in white chocolate.

Olive Branch Restaurant in La Crescenta is known for its tasty eats.
Fear not you gluten-free or low-fat eaters, you'll have plenty of choices here.
Enjoy a drink with your dinner — Olive Branch Restaurant has a full bar to serve up a glass of wine, beer, or more.
Bring the whole clan to Olive Branch Restaurant — kids and parents will love the menu and ambience here.
At Olive Branch Restaurant, you can dine with your immediate family and your extended family due to the easy seating for large parties.
Planning a special night? Call ahead to reserve a table.
No need to be formal, business casual will pass.
You can also have Olive Branch Restaurant cater your next event.
Enjoy Olive Branch Restaurant's cooking from your own home with their carry out and delivery options.
Bring your car to dinner and easily find a space in the area — street parking is available, as is a nearby lot.
Your tab at Olive Branch Restaurant will generally run you about $30 per person.
Major credit cards — including Visa, MasterCard, Discover, and American Express — are accepted.

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Even though the menu at Oceanview Restaurant showcases international accents, the cooks never stray too far from the familiar flavors of comforting home cooking. This soulful approach shines through in dishes such as the herb-crusted pork chops and flatbreads topped with shredded chicken, grilled red onion, and tangy barbecue sauce. The menu has room for plates with a bit more flair—a glaze of wasabi-ginger sauce tops the sesame-crusted tuna and coconut shrimp arrives with a sweet mango chutney.
Oceanview Restaurant's ambiance mirrors the cozy spirit of its cuisine. Framed pictures of landscapes and nature scenes adorn the custard-hued walls, although the restaurant also entertains diners by occasionally hosting performances by local bands, DJs, and standalone keyboards possessed by HAL-9000. Outdoors, a shaded patio area surrounded by blooming flowers offers al fresco seating options.

A gallery of masterpieces showcases stunningly virtuosic renderings—which are especially impressive considering they were created by kids. While fostering a friendly, cheerful atmosphere, instructors teach classical art skills to classes of up to 12 students at a time. During weekly classes, the skilled instructors demonstrate how to realistically illustrate animals, figures, and still-life scenes using traditional media. "Creativity follows mastery" is the KidsArt philosophy, so they designed the sort of program they imagine the old masters would have approved. Planting graphite sticks and paintbrushes in pupils' hands, instructors teach color mixing, show students how to break an image into its component parts, and instill necessary behaviors such as focus and patience. Programs include individualized drawing and painting lessons and special-topic workshops, such as clay sculpture, figure drawing, and Anime/cartooning.

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Even on the Internet, Los Angeles traffic is heavy: a quick Google search on the topic turns up nearly 140 million results. And that’s to say nothing of the dozen congested freeways crisscrossing SoCal. Fortunately, reputable Los Angeles auto-repair shops can be found all over town.
North Hollywood Auto Repair, for instance, has served LA drivers since 1937. Today, it offers oil changes and brake repairs along with more advanced services, including tune-ups for electric motor systems found in modern vehicles.
But how does the city combat its traffic problem—and thus its car-accident problem—so drivers don’t have to seek out mechanics in the first place? Here are a couple of the more promising endeavors.
Synchronized StoplightsIn addition to being a great name for an EDM artist, synchronized stoplights might eventually solve the problem of gridlock. In 2013, the city became the first major metropolis in the world to sync up all of its traffic signals—some 4,500 across nearly 500 square miles. The intricate system uses magnetic sensors planted in the road to monitor traffic flow, and a centralized computer system makes continuous adjustments to keep cars moving smoothly.
Improving the 405After a five-year, $1 billion makeover, Interstate 405 emerged in 2014 with realigned on- and off- ramps, wider underpasses, and standardized freeway lane and shoulder widths. Though it’s too soon to tell what impact, if any, these changes will have on rush-hour traffic, early feedback does have some positives. For instance, there were 15% fewer accidents in February 2015 compared to February 2009, and rush hour now takes place from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. as opposed to 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. The freeway can also handle 1,700 more vehicles during rush hour.

You’d be hard-pressed to find a more photogenic city than Los Angeles—not only is the landscape gorgeous, but so are the countless celebs inhabiting its hills. Some days, it seems there’s paparazzi snapping pics on every corner. On the off chance you end up photobombing Jon Hamm’s morning dog walk, it’s probably good to get your manicure on point at one of the many Los Angeles nail salons. We scrolled through the Instagram feeds of some of the best spas in Los Angeles to find inspiration for our next appointment. Behold five of the coolest manicures in town.The Half-Moon ManicureManicure by Ten Ten Salon & Spa Thanks to leaving the half-moons unpolished, it won’t even be noticeable when this manicure starts to grow out. Bonus points for the rhinestones.Sparkly TipsManicure by Ten Ten Salon & Spa Another gorgeous use of gemstones. This bit of bling is a chic complement to the model’s midi rings. (Read more about how to rock knuckle rings.)The Sort-Of FrenchManicure by The Pedicure Lounge - Santa Monica What’s black, white, and fab all over? This two-tone manicure. Reminds us of these updated french manicures we test-drove.Dodger-Blue DigitsManicure by Atelier by Tiffany The nail techs of Atelier by Tiffany are known for their whimsical, mismatched nail art. But we love how Dodger blue—in throwback pinstripes, no less—unites these 10 summery designs.Pastel Pop ArtManicure by Atelier by Tiffany We’re not sure what the inspiration for this mani was, but it’s reminding us of a Lichtenstein-Warhol mashup. Adorable and suitable for all seasons.

As a collegiate hockey player, David Clements received chiropractic treatments that helped him bounce back from an injury and avoid future ones. Years later, as a Los Angeles chiropractor himself, he helps lessen others’ burden of physical pain.And what a burden it can be: more than half of Americans suffer from chronic or recurrent pain, which often affects the neck and back. It interferes with their productivity at work and enjoyment of leisure activities. At Twins Chiropractic, Clements—and his identical twin brother, Daniel—treat pain and explain its potential causes. Below, he does the same for us.What should you expect during a spinal adjustment?An adjustment returns vertebrae to their proper positions, relaxes muscles, and restores range of motion for joints, reducing pain, inflammation, and swelling.“We first assess the spine thoroughly by gently feeling the vertebrae to see if everything is moving correctly,” Clements said. “For the joints that are dysfunctional, we gently adjust them using our hands. Air is released from the joints, which is heard like a crack or pop.”What’s a common misconception about chiropractic services?Clements often hears that chiropractic is addictive, that once you start going you have to keep going. In fact, he said, chiropractic is just like many other medical treatments: If you have unhealthy habits, your body will be in need of more treatments—in this case, adjustments.He did concede that first-time clients might initially crave adjustments. “Most people have no idea of how their body is supposed to feel, or [they’ve] become numb to the pain they have been neglecting for years. Chiropractors are able to get rid of pain very easily with just a few adjustments for most common back conditions.”After a while, clients usually reduce the frequency, just receiving adjustments for new pain issues or for maintenance, like brushing your teeth to prevent cavities. What are a few simple things people can do to avoid back pain?
“The easiest way to avoid back pain is to exercise and have a strong core,” Clements said. The core supports the spine; Pilates, body-weight exercises, and other workouts can strengthen it. Try out moves like crunches, presses, and planks at home.Will sitting down all day harm you?When a person sits for hours at a computer, “muscles start to adapt to poor positions of the head, as it is more likely to anteriorly shift forward,” he said. “This causes the neck to go straight, losing the curve in the neck, which is needed to hold the head in the most efficient way. The change in biomechanics leads to muscles contracting more than they should.”That position can eventually cause muscle spasms, tension headaches, and even degenerative disk disease. Sitting for long periods can also decrease your desire to exercise, which is the key to improving back strength. A possible solution is to install a standup station at your desk.“Your body is forced to maintain better posture or you will lose your balance,” Clements said. “Your core is more able to hold the correct posture when you are standing, limiting back and neck pain. … Simply put: joints need to move, and when they don't, they degenerate and cause pain.”Are there injuries you’re seeing more often due to technological developments?“In the past few years, we have noticed a loss of the cervical curve in patients who are younger than usual,” Clements said. “This is causing headaches.”The cervical spine (located in the neck) has a curve shaped like backward C. As you look down to perform everyday tasks, the cervical spine naturally flexes but should return to that curve when you raise your head to its normal position. Overuse, misuse, and injury can deform the curve, which may also compress the nerves. Younger people than usual—even kids—are experiencing a loss of the cervical curve due to their long-term use of phones, computers, and video games.What ailments are most common among Southern Californians?
“Long commutes are a definite problem in Southern California, which has lead to chronic low-back pain,” Clements said.LA commuters spend an average of 28.44 minutes traveling each way to work, but residents from surrounding communities have average commutes in the 50- to 60-minute range. The city is also notorious for bottlenecks and congestion that delay drivers as many as 90 cumulative hours in a year. All that time behind the wheel isn’t good for backs. Drivers can mediate some of the effects by employing ergonomic principles for prolonged sitting, like pressing your behind against the back of your seat so that the cushion causes your lower back to arch slightly.